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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1996

Page

9

Private profile of Odessa civic leader David Boutin

Readable excerpts present David Boutin, 44, Odessa born, construction environmental manager for Southland, serving on Ector County Hospital Board District 5 and multiple local boards. He cites strong West Texas people, values, and a belief in doing what’s right as guiding traits and says his best advice is to keep trying.

Trial turns up twisted tales in Richmond murder case

After Cherry Richmond was found killed in an oil field, a .25 caliber handgun was found under a suspect’s waterbed. Witness Lt. Carl Rogers testified Thomas led investigators to Simmons’ mother’s home where the gun was found. Jury trial resumes as defense questions authority to search.

Cherry Richmond Ector County Carl Rogers Willard Michael Simmons Simmons Richmond Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Appeals 244Th District Court Joe Connally Royce Scooter Thomas Rogers Marci Harper Bob Leahey Harper TV Electric Iola Newcomb Electric Company John Smith Smith Leahey

Storm Ravages West Texas Towns and Homes in May Tornado

West Texas communities, including Mertzon and Big Spring, faced a violent storm and a May 29 tornado that damaged homes and trailers, with roofs collapsed and hail wrecking cars. Officials estimate damages in the millions. aid teams from SBA and emergency management assess totals as residents seek help and volunteers mobilize.

Mertzon Linda Harris Big Spring Tara Kersh Small Business Administration Tim Blackshear Red Cross Salvation Army Harris Payton

Legal help lifts crippled veteran to benefits

Rick Laymon, disabled by vascular disease and gangrene, faced mounting medical bills after a leg amputation. He contacted West Texas Legal Services, a federally funded aid, and within a year received Social Security benefits. He praises the legal staff for their hard work and impact.

Rick Laymon Laymon West Texas Legal Services West Texas

West Texas tire piles raise health and liability issues

A Texas Senate hearing examined used tires piling up in West Texas amid a weak market for recycled rubber and long transport distances. Landfill storage may be a temporary fix but raises methane and liability concerns as officials seek state liability relief and safe remote sites for disposal.

Austin West Texas Senate Natural Resources Committee Texas el Paso Amarillo Mark McCoy Autco Tire Texas Tire Association McCoy Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Barry McBee McBee

Coach and principal testify during Salgado hearing

A Bowie Junior High School coach faced a May 1993 warning letter after sexual harassment allegations. Principal Paul Hooper testified on the second day of Salgado’s termination hearing, detailing actions to avoid with female students and incidents linked to a 1992-93 year.

Bowie Paul Hooper Jaime Salgado Salgado Ector County Independent School District Board of Trustees Odessa Hooper Salence

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David Boutin Ector County Hospital Board Southland Corporation Permian High School Odessa College BBA Texas Tech Cathi Lindsey Jeff West Glenlivet Robin Hood Errol Flynn Curriculum Vitae St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Arch Ector County Hospital District Easter Seals Board Odessa Chamber of Commerce City of Odessa Economic Advisory Council Ector County Cemetery Advisory Board Larry Beckner Jim Abbott Levelland Floyd Gwin Park Abbott Storm Legal Service W. Texans
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